Bert F. Crapser

Bert F. Crapser (February 11, 1874 – February 18, 1959) was a Michigan politician.

Bert F. Crapser
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Genesee County 1st district
In office
January 1, 1913 – January 1, 1915
Preceded byElmer G. Wheeler
Succeeded byRansom L. Ford
Personal details
Born(1874-02-11)February 11, 1874
Swartz Creek, Michigan
DiedFebruary 18, 1959(1959-02-18) (aged 85)
Swartz Creek, Michigan
Political partyProgressive

Early life

Crapser was born on February 11, 1874, in Swartz Creek, Michigan. Crapser was of German parentage.[1]

Career

Crapser was a farmer. On November 5, 1912, was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Genesee County 1st district from January 1, 1913, to January 1, 1915.[2] In this election, he earned 1,513 votes as the Progressive candidate.[1] Republican candidate Ransom L. Ford was in second place, earning 1,451 votes. On November 13, 1914, Ford defeated Crapser, who was vying for re-election. In the 1914 election, Ford earned 1,692 votes compared to Crapser's 353 votes.[3]

Personal life

Crapser was married.[3]

Death

Crapser died on February 18, 1959, in Swartz Creek.[2]

References
  1. Michigan (1915). Michigan manual. 1913-14 – via HathiTrust.
  2. "Legislator Details - Bert F. Crapser". Library of Michigan. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  3. Michigan (1917). Michigan manual. 1915/16 – via HathiTrust.
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